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Beneath the surface of South Africa’s incredibly varied landscape lies the richest mineral treasure trove to have ever been discovered in a confined region. Almost every precious stone, metal and mineral known to humans has been found here in deposits varying from mere traces to quantities of unparalleled value.
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At the Old Biscuit Mill in Albert Road, Woodstock, you can dine in some of Cape Town's best restaurants, view beautiful artworks, buy designer items and, on weekends, browse one of the trendiest markets in the city.
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The small Lowveld town of Hoedspruit is a popular gateway to some of South Africa’s best safari destinations. It also offers an array of dining experiences that will make you want to spend a few days exploring its restaurants before you head into the Greater Kruger National Park.
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Guided and self-drive tours of the Kruger National Park certainly have their charms. But if you’re looking for a more immersive experience that will change you in some way, or show you details that are impossible to see from a vehicle, then you should think about exploring the iconic national park and the private game reserves around it on foot.
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Rugby has long been one of South Africa's most popular sports and Cape Town is home to one of the country's most beloved rugby stadia, at Newlands. Now there's a rugby museum to match the enthusiasm of its fans in the form of The Springbok Experience, at the V&A Waterfront.
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A festival involving snakes, a reed dance with thousands of Zulu maidens or a mass religious gathering of the Shembe are all cultural outings available to visitors to Eshowe in Zululand at certain times of the year.
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Mahatma Gandhi spent his formative years in South Africa, where he developed his philosophy of satyagraha, a form of active yet peaceful resistance to political injustices. The original Phoenix Settlement in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal, was inspired by Gandhi, encapsulating his vision for a community based on self-reliance.
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Durban’s Old Court House Museum is the oldest public building in the central business district. Built in 1866 as a courthouse, the building subsequently served as a canteen and recruitment centre during the two world wars, then as a library, before taking on its current role as a history museum.
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The area around Rheenendal attracts entrepreneurs, farmers, artists, crafters and chefs looking for a laid-back rural lifestyle along South Africa’s Garden Route. You can spend time getting to know some of them better as you explore the Rheenendal Ramble, a collection of experiences that highlight the area’s diversity.
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The Wildebraam Berry Estate just outside Swellendam in the Western Cape makes delicious jams, chutneys, pickles and relishes from the berries it grows on the farm, as well as from other fruit bought in.
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The executive chef at Zachary's restaurant in Knysna, Geoffrey Murray, has spent years getting to know producers and suppliers along the Garden Route so as to ensure that only the best-quality seasonal produce finds its way into his kitchen and on to the plates of diners.
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The capital of KwaZulu-Natal province, Pietermaritzburg has preserved its Victorian architectural heritage and museums, created a massive shopping mall, hosts some of the country's premier sporting events – including the world-famous Comrades Marathon and the Dusi Canoe Marathon – is close to wildlife reserves, and has many parks and gardens.
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